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Large Chinese Carving of Lion Dog or Foo Dog
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Large Chinese Carving of Lion Dog or Foo Dog

19th century
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A rare and large Chinese burr wood carved sculpture of a female Lion Dog or Foo Dog with 2 young. The sculpture formed from a large single piece of burr wood with the body and mane of all 3 lion dogs formed from the natural burr in the timber. The carved faces with painted eyes and the mother bearing bone teeth. To the reverse are lines of Chinese characters part of which translates as the 4th year of Guanxu (1879). In Chinese culture the Lion dogs of Foo Dogs symbolize prosperity, success and guardianship and can often be seen guarding important temples and buildings. Dimensions:- Height…41''/ 104cm. Width…22''/ 56cm. Depth… 10''/ 26cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Foo Dog to the 1880s.

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SA591856
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22423
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A rare and large Chinese burr wood carved sculpture of a female Lion Dog or Foo Dog with 2 young.
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The sculpture formed from a large single piece of burr wood with the body and mane of all 3 lion dogs formed from the natural burr in the timber.
John Howkins Antiques

The carved faces with painted eyes and the mother bearing bone teeth. To the reverse are lines of Chinese characters part of which translates as the 4th year of Guanxu (1879). In Chinese culture the Lion dogs of Foo Dogs symbolize prosperity, success and guardianship and can often be seen guarding important temples and buildings. Dimensions:- Height…41''/ 104cm. Width…22''/ 56cm. Depth… 10''/ 26cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Foo Dog to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA591856
Dealers Internal Ref
22423
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A vertical wood carving crafted from textured burl wood depicting a Chinese Foo Dog with inlaid eyes and teeth.
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Archive I A vertical wood carving crafted from textured burl wood depicting a Chinese Foo Dog with inlaid eyes and teeth.

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Archive II A vertical wood carving crafted from textured burl wood depicting a Chinese Foo Dog with inlaid eyes and teeth. View II
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
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A vertical wood carving crafted from textured burl wood depicting a Chinese Foo Dog with inlaid eyes and teeth.
Large Chinese Carving of Lion Dog or Foo Dog
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A vertical wood carving crafted from textured burl wood depicting a Chinese Foo Dog with inlaid eyes and teeth.
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Chinese Foo Dogs, or guardian lions, originated as protective symbols placed at the entrances of temples, palaces, and residences. Traditionally crafted in pairs representing complementary forces, these figures evolved into decorative root and timber carvings during the late Imperial era.

Artisans frequently utilised natural burl wood, tree roots, and dense hardwoods to form figures. Carvers worked with the natural organic formations of the timber, often incorporating bone, shell, or stone inlays for facial details such as eyes and teeth.

Authentic carved pieces show evidence of hand-tooling rather than uniform machine work, along with natural shrinkage cracks along the grain. Age is indicated by wear on raised surfaces and an accumulated dark patina within deep carved recesses.

A carved timber sculpture serves as a textural accent when placed on a sideboard, console table, or within an alcove. Pairing the organic wooden form with minimal furniture creates a balanced contrast between natural textures and contemporary lines.

Keep wooden carvings away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent splitting. Clean regularly with a soft dry brush and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the timber finish.
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